Cyberjaya - After a final round of tender evaluation, the MalaysianCommunications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has named Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd (PSSB) as the successful bidder to build, operate and manage the infrastructure for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast (DTTB) service in Malaysia. This in turn will allow for the digital dividend to be reaped and thus pave the way for more high speed mobile broadband services in the 700 MHz band. MCMC issued a tender on 22 … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s PSSB wins Digital TV service bid
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Digital TV available in 11 Thai provinces
Thailand – The Nation reported that 11 key provinces - half of Thailand’s 22 million TV-equipped households - would have access to digital terrestrial television by the end of June 2014. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) revealed this after their approval of 24 commercial digital TV licenses by the broadcasting committee on January 6, 2014. The first in the country to experience this new digital service in April would include residents in … [Read more...] about Digital TV available in 11 Thai provinces
TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
Geneva – On the occasion of UN World Television Day, research from the International Telecommunication Union shows that the world has witnessed a massive shift from analogue to digital television, with over 55 percent of households with a TV now receiving a digital signal compared with just 30 percent in 2008.In the developed world, an estimated 81 percent of total households with a TV now receive a digital signal. But the digital switchover is also moving forward apace in the … [Read more...] about TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that out of 33 companies who purchased bidding documents, all but four have submitted applications for the 24 available digital TV licenses, according to National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Among the four withdrawals was Chan 25 Co, owned by Surang Prempree, former managing director of Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Co (BBTV), adds the report.Of the 41 applications made, six companies filed bids for … [Read more...] about 41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
Asia Pacific’s pay-TV boom to continue
Pay-TV revenues in Asia Pacific will be US$12 billion higher in 2018 (US$43.9 billion total) than in 2012, according to a report from Digital TV Research. It also estimates that pay-TV revenues (subscriptions and on-demand) will grow by US$2.1 billion in 2013 to US$33.9 billion. Simon Murray, the author of the report, said, “China overtook Japan to become the most lucrative pay-TV market in 2012. Pay-TV revenues will more than double in five countries [Indonesia (tripling), Pakistan, the … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific’s pay-TV boom to continue
Taiwan’s NCC to subsidise digital cable TV services
The Taipei Times reported yesterday that the National Communications Commission (NCC) will be employing the Cable Broadcasting Enterprise Development Fund this year to subsidise cable service operators with the intention to provide digital cable services. This announcement is in line with the government’s goal to offer full digital cable television services by the end of 2014. The NCC believes that digital cable services are the future of television. Digital TV penetration rate in Taiwan, … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s NCC to subsidise digital cable TV services
